A. Penning On Premises: All persons owning or having charge, custody, care or control of any animal shall keep such animal properly and securely penned in his or her own premises.
B. Leashed Dogs: Dogs shall be permitted on the streets or public places of the city only if they are secured on a leash not over eight (8) feet in length, under the immediate physical control of the person having custody thereof. The determination of whether the dog is under the immediate physical control of a person having custody thereof shall be determined by the animal control officer, municipal police, or duly authorized designee, as to what he believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.
C. Animals Not Under Immediate Control: Any animal trespassing upon private or public premises shall be deemed prima facie not to be under the immediate control of a competent person and shall be reported for impounding to the animal control officer, municipal police, or duly authorized designee.
D. Dogs Not Allowed At City Sponsored Events: Dogs shall not be allowed at city sponsored events. This restriction shall not apply to service animals as defined in section 5-2-3 of this chapter or to animals which are authorized to participate in such events. (Ord. 2006-06, 4-18-2006)